Definition of stamp - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mailsmall piece of paper for postage
- I need a stamp to mail this letter.
2.
imprinting tooldevice for imprinting or embossing a design
- She used a stamp to mark the documents with the company logo..
3.
impressionindentation or mark made by stamping
- The stamp on the document was clear.
4.
identitycharacteristic feature or trait
- Her work bears the stamp of originality.
5.
taxationRare UK small piece of paper for tax paymentRare UK
- The document had a tax stamp on it.
Verb
1.
foot actionintr. bring down foot heavilyintr.
- She stamped her foot in frustration..
2.
imprinttr. press a mark or design onto somethingtr.
- She stamped her name on the book cover.
3.
mailtr. attach a postage label to an itemtr.
- He stamped the envelope before mailing it.
4.
actiontr. destroy or extinguish forcefullytr.
- They stamped out the fire quickly.
5.
signtr. reveal a characteristic clearlytr.
- His actions stamped him as a leader.
Images of stamp
small piece of paper for postage 
device for imprinting or embossing a design 
indentation or mark made by stamping 
small piece of paper for tax payment
Expressions with stamp
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tool for imprinting images or text by applying ink
She used a rubber stamp to decorate the invitations..
walk around making loud noises with your feet
He began to stamp about the room in frustration.
press down heavily with the foot
He stamped down the loose soil in the garden.
bring foot down heavily on something
He tried to stamp on the bug but missed.
official endorsement showing something meets a certain standard
The project received the stamp of approval from the board.
make a lasting impression or impact
Her innovative ideas left her stamp on the project.
group that approves decisions without critical review
The board was just a rubber stamp committee for the CEO's decisions.
organization that approves decisions without critical thinking
The committee was just a rubber stamp organization.
assert control or influence over a situation
The manager stamped his authority on the team.
influence something with one's style or abilities
She put her stamp on the new project.
eliminate something completely and permanently
The campaign aims to stamp out poverty.
show clear signs of a particular quality or influence
This painting bears the stamp of the artist's early style.
legislative body that lacks independent judgment
Critics argue that the council is just a rubber stamp legislature.
bring down one's foot heavily
He stamped his feet to get rid of the snow.
tool for imprinting dates on items
The librarian used a date stamp on the book.
book for organizing and displaying postage stamps
He put his new stamps in the stamp album.
hobby of gathering and organizing postage stamps
Stamp collecting is a popular hobby worldwide.
hobby of collecting and organizing postage stamps
Her stamp collection includes rare stamps from over thirty countries..
soft pad with ink for putting on stamps
She pressed the stamp on the stamp pad.
small paper showing postage paid for mailing
She placed a postage stamp on the envelope.
person who collects and studies postage stamps
The stamp collector displayed his rare finds at the exhibition..
mark indicating high standard or excellence
The award is a stamp of quality for the film.
bring foot down to emphasize a point
He stamped his foot to get everyone's attention.
mark made on papers by an authorized device showing formal recognition
Without an official stamp, the form will not be accepted.
Origin of stamp
Old English, stampa (to pound)
Terms with stamp included in their meaning
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movement
deliberate heavy footfall or stamp
mail stamp
official mark on a letter indicating the date and place of mailing
documents
impression made by a stamp on wax or paper
letter sticker
stamp showing mail payment
stamp check
marked by a postal imprint that shows sending time and location
postal service
mark made on a postage stamp to show it has been used
imprinting
mark or stamp made on a surface
administration
authorized stamp or emblem used to show that something is genuine or approved
business
the impression made by a company's official stamp
mail
mark a stamp to prevent reuse
authentication
mark a document with an official stamp to show authenticity
impression
stamp used to imprint a design
postal
postmark preventing reuse of a postage stamp
mail
marked over the stamp to show use
philately
stamp indicating unpaid postage on mail
route mark
stamp indicating route or processing details
marking
mark or stamp something using pressure
stamp
small paper for attaching stamps in albums
sealing
small seal used to stamp documents
philately
ordinary postage stamp reprinted as needed
official stamping
mark a document with a special stamp to indicate official approval
tools
stamp or seal used to make an impression
stamp
print postage directly onto mail using a postage machine
philately
pattern of marks on a stamp
Examples of stamp in a sentence
The stamp on the envelope was from 1995. The stamp left a clear imprint on the wax seal. He collected an antique stamp for his collection. The stamp on the wax seal was intricate. She admired the stamp on the antique coin. His speech had the stamp of sincerity.
The novel carries the stamp of the author's unique style. He collected a rare stamp from 1920. The envelope was missing a stamp. He stamped his foot to get rid of the mud. The child stamped in a puddle, splashing water everywhere. He stamped the date on the document. They stamped the logo onto the bags. She stamped the package before sending it. Make sure to stamp the postcard properly. He stamped out the rebellion with an iron fist. The company stamped out any signs of dissent. The careless remark stamped her as unreliable. Years of service stamped him a loyal employee.
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- French:timbre, piétiner, ...
- German:Briefmarke, stampfen, ...
- Italian:francobollo, calpestare, ...
- Spanish:sello, patear, ...
- Portuguese:selo, pisar, ...
- Chinese:邮票, 跺脚, ...
- Japanese:切手, 足を踏み鳴らす, ...
- Arabic:طَابِعٌ بَرِيدِيٌّ, ضَرَبَ, ...
- Hebrew:בּוּל, לִדְרוֹךְ, ...
- Russian:марка, топать, ...
- Ukrainian:марка, тупати, ...
- Hindi:डाक टिकट, पैर पटकना, ...
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